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Nigerian Diocese Demands Release of Priest Accused of Murder, Urges Thorough Investigation
The Catholic Diocese of Abakaliki in Nigeria has decried what it terms as a wrongful arrest of a member of her Clergy who has been accused of murder, among other acts of violence in the West African country.
Apostolic Administrator of DR Congo’s Matadi Diocese Appointed Diocesan Bishop
Pope Francis has appointed Mons. André Giraud Pindi Muanza the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Matadi in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC). The Bishop-elect has been serving as the Apostolic Administrator of the Congolese Diocese since March 2021.
Catholic Entity Empowering Thousands in Rwanda Through Biodiversity Initiative
More than 10,000 people living around Rwanda’s National Park are benefiting from a project that involves rearing livestock, officials of the overseas development agency of the Catholic Bishops of Ireland, Trócaire, have said.
Salesians in South Sudan Rehabilitating, Reintegrating Street Children in Families
Members of the Religious Institute of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) ministering at their centre in South Sudan’s Wau Diocese are rehabilitating street children and helping reintegrate them with their respective families.
Inter-Congregational Partnership Necessary to Address South Sudan’s “enormous needs”: Nun
A Catholic Nun serving at the International Union of Superiors General (UISG) has, at an online book launch, underscored the need for partnerships among members of Religious Orders and Societies of Apostolic Life in addressing the “enormous needs” of the people of God in South Sudan.
Catholic Priest Concerned About “undocumented, unaccompanied children” entering S. Africa
A Catholic Priest ministering in Zimbabwe’s Mutare Diocese has, in an interview with ACI Africa, expressed concern about the increasing number of “undocumented and unaccompanied children” entering South Africa.
Catholic Activists in Africa Rally for Signatures to Halt "radical" Pro-Choice Agenda
The African branch of the International Catholic activist organization, CitizenGo Africa, has launched a petition against Walt Disney Company for seeking to groom children to adopt radical pro-choice agenda.
Infrastructural Damage Hampering Relief Support in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: Caritas
A Caritas official in South Africa has said the damage to infrastructure is hindering efforts to reach out to those affected by the floods in the Southeastern Province of KwaZulu-Natal.
Alarm as Over 6,000 Christians “hacked to death” in Nigeria in Fifteen Months: Report
A total of 6,006 Christians in Nigeria were hacked to death from January 2021 to March 2022, a recent investigation has established, noting that the number has doubled in recent years.
Church in Burkina Faso Set to Resume Pilgrimages Abroad amid Revised COVID-19 Protocol
The leadership of the Episcopal Commission for Catholic Pilgrimages and Eucharistic Congresses (CEPCE) in Burkina Faso has announced the resumption of international pilgrimages after the West African nation revised COVID-19 protocol.
Many Catholics Lack Sufficient Knowledge to Safeguard Minors: Baseline Report in Zimbabwe
The report of a baseline pilot study in Zimbabwe’s Catholic Archdiocese of Harare indicates that many people in the Metropolitan See do not have enough knowledge to protect minors and other vulnerable people from abuses.
On Earth Day 2022, Faith Leaders in Africa Call for Increased Investment in Agroecology
On the annual International Mother Earth Day observed April 22, representatives of various Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs) and Civil Societies Organizations (CSOs) in Africa have called for increased investment in agroecology to guarantee sustainable food systems on the continent.
Let’s Conquer Hatred with Love, Cardinal Says in Message for Good Friday in Ethiopia
The Cardinal in Ethiopia has challenged the people of God in the Horn of Africa nation to allow love to conquer hatred and to embrace dialogue amid the ravaging humanitarian situation in the country.
“We can't go back to building houses on sand”: Bishop in South Africa after Deadly Floods
A Catholic Bishop in South Africa has challenged citizens of the African nation to respond to the aftermath of the deadly floods in parts of KwaZulu Natal Province “in a new way” and that they should not “go back to building houses on sand”.
Let’s Be Family “regardless of political choices, party affiliations”, Urges Kenyan Bishop
The Bishop of Kenya’s Catholic Diocese of Ngong has urged the people of God in the East African country to look at each other as “one family” even with their varied “political choices and party affiliations”.
Nigerian Bishop’s "controversial" Easter Message Was Prophetic, Catholic Priest Says
A U.S-based Catholic Priest has come to the defense of a Nigerian Bishop whose Easter 2022 Message has triggered controversy, with a State official accusing the Catholic Church leader of being extremely critical of the government and getting too involved in politics.
Catholic Bishops in Africa Urge IMF, World Bank to Help Address Africa’s COVID-19 Recovery
Members of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) are calling on delegates attending the ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Spring meetings “to put in place viable plans for” African nations to recover from COVID-19 challenges.
Seminarian’s Last Words on Good Friday Will Live on in Nigeria: Catholic Priest at Burial
Many will remember Ambrose Sule, the Nigerian Seminarian who died on Good Friday, as a dedicated, “silently brilliant” and well-articulated young man.
Newly Launched Book Offers “window to life, reality of real people” of South Sudan: Nun
Readers of the 280-page newly launched book are expected to gain deeper insight into the identity, life, and real situations of the people of God in South Sudan, a Catholic Nun has told participants during the virtual event that took place Thursday, April 21.
Pilgrimage for Peace in Cameroon “expression of solidarity” with Troubled Regions: Bishop
The national pilgrimage and prayer for peace scheduled to take place in Cameroon’s Edea Diocese is an expression of solidarity with the people of God in the troubled regions of the country, a Catholic Bishop has told journalists.
